Dana and I have had the opportunity to meet a lot of HSE parents in the last few weeks, and the most common question – after “why did you decide to run?” – is “how is the school board elected?” It’s a fair question. Up until I decided to run, I wasn’t clear on the details myself. In this post I will attempt to clarify who makes up the HSE School Board and how the school board is elected.
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Did you know that anyone is allowed to attend and speak at a public school board meeting? The following are the guidelines for speaking or asking questions at a board meeting. HSE cannot and should not function without input from the parents. I will do my best to notify you of what will be discussed and voted on at the bi-monthly board meetings, and I invite you to come and get involved if there is an issue that you feel strongly about. Continue reading “Procedure to Address the Board of School Trustees”
Before I jump into things, it is important to note that teacher professional development is VERY important to the overall academic success of the district. Additionally, one of the most consistently discussed topics is the school calendar. Since so many different groups – teachers, staff, parents, and administrators – are impacted by the decision, it is unlikely that any calendar the board approves will please every group. Continue reading “An Explanation of the Proposed Professional Development Options”